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Which composer is considered one of the most important of the 20th century and Hungary's greatest, along with Liszt?
Which composer is considered one of the most important of the 20th century and Hungary's greatest, along with Liszt?
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- Ludwig van Beethoven
- Béla Bartók (correct)
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
What age did Bartók begin composing?
What age did Bartók begin composing?
- 7
- 9 (correct)
- 13
- 5
Who was Béla Bartók's first piano teacher?
Who was Béla Bartók's first piano teacher?
- Franz Liszt
- A local church organist
- His father
- His mother (correct)
At what age did Béla Bartók have his debut as a pianist?
At what age did Béla Bartók have his debut as a pianist?
Besides his recognition as a composer, what other musical role did Béla Bartók excel in from a young age?
Besides his recognition as a composer, what other musical role did Béla Bartók excel in from a young age?
How did Béla Bartók initially learn to play the piano?
How did Béla Bartók initially learn to play the piano?
Béla Bartók is most closely associated with which country's musical heritage?
Béla Bartók is most closely associated with which country's musical heritage?
What is Béla Bartók’s full name?
What is Béla Bartók’s full name?
Besides his mother, did Béla Bartók study with other teachers?
Besides his mother, did Béla Bartók study with other teachers?
What two instruments did Béla Bartók excel at?
What two instruments did Béla Bartók excel at?
Which option best describes Bartók's status among Hungarian composers?
Which option best describes Bartók's status among Hungarian composers?
What aspect of Bartók's childhood significantly influenced his career?
What aspect of Bartók's childhood significantly influenced his career?
What is the significance of Bartók's debut as a pianist at age 11?
What is the significance of Bartók's debut as a pianist at age 11?
What conclusion can be drawn from Bartók starting to compose at age 9?
What conclusion can be drawn from Bartók starting to compose at age 9?
Which of the following statements best describes Bartók's impact on music?
Which of the following statements best describes Bartók's impact on music?
What is the relationship between Bartók and Liszt in Hungarian music history?
What is the relationship between Bartók and Liszt in Hungarian music history?
Considering Bartók's early start with piano and composition, what broader impact might this have had on his development?
Considering Bartók's early start with piano and composition, what broader impact might this have had on his development?
If Bartók had not had his mother as his first teacher, how might his career have differed?
If Bartók had not had his mother as his first teacher, how might his career have differed?
Given that Bartók had a piano debut at 11 and started composing at 9, what does this suggest about the opportunities available to young musicians at the time?
Given that Bartók had a piano debut at 11 and started composing at 9, what does this suggest about the opportunities available to young musicians at the time?
Considering Bartók's accomplishments, how might his legacy influence aspiring young composers today?
Considering Bartók's accomplishments, how might his legacy influence aspiring young composers today?
Flashcards
Who is Béla Bartók?
Who is Béla Bartók?
One of the most important composers of the 20th century, and Hungary's greatest composer along with Liszt.
Béla Bartók's early musical life
Béla Bartók's early musical life
He was taught piano by his mother and other teachers, started composing at 9, and debuted as a pianist at 11.
Study Notes
- Béla Viktor János Bartók is an important composer of the 20th century.
- Along with Liszt, Bartók is considered Hungary's greatest composer.
- Bartók's mother taught him piano as a child.
- He started composing at age 9.
- At age 11, Bartók debuted as a pianist.
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